Residents across Nevada are advised to brace for a series of severe weather conditions. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and parts of Clark and Southern Nye County, with southwest winds up to 35 mph, and gusts reaching 65 mph, potentially causing downed trees and power lines, as well as difficult travel conditions for high-profile vehicles. In Western Nevada Basin and Range, including Pyramid Lake, a Wind Advisory warns of southwest winds up to 30 mph and gusts hitting 55 mph, which may lead to reduced visibility and blowing dust. The Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area is under a Winter Weather Advisory with up to 3 inches of snow expected, slippery roads, and gusty winds that could impact travel and cause tree branches to fall. Eastern, north central, northeast, northwest, and south central Nevada are also under a Wind Advisory with similar gusty conditions. Residents should secure outdoor objects, exercise caution while driving, and prepare for possible power outages.
* WHAT...Snow above 5500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
Snow accumulations up to 1 inch in the valleys possible. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 5500 feet and west of U.S. Highway 395.
Snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with up to 20 inches
possible at the highest elevations. Ridge winds gusting as high as
60 mph. West-southwest winds gusting up to 50 mph in wind prone
areas along U.S. Highway 395.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. Blowing snow could cause reduced visibilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Winter Storm Warning now takes the place
of the previously issued Winter Weather Advisory for Tuesday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet above
6500 feet with snow accumulations between 6 to 14 inches below
6500 feet. Locally higher snowfall amounts up to 3 to 3.5 feet
possible at the highest elevations. Ridge winds gusting as high as
100 mph. Lake Tahoe winds gusting up to 40 mph with waves of 2 to
3 feet.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. Blowing snow could cause reduced visibilities. Very
strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are
possible especially Monday morning through Monday evening at the
crest level.
This Winter Storm Warning now takes the place of the previously
issued Winter Weather Advisory for Tuesday.
* WHAT...Snow above 8000 Feet. Snow accumulations between 10 to 18
inches and up to 2 feet possible in the highest elevations. Ridge
winds gusting as high as 90 mph. Southwest winds gusting up to 55
mph in wind prone areas along U.S. Highway 395.
* WHERE...Mono County.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. Blowing snow could cause reduced visibilities. Very
strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and
Western Clark and Southern Nye County.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Pockets of blowing dust are
likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected across the
Spring Mountains including Red Rock Canyon and the western and
southern parts of the Las Vegas Valley. A few gusts over 70 mph
are possible in exposed ridges of the Spring Mountains.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph.
Stronger gusts possible along exposed ridgelines in the Sierra.
* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are favored along and west of
US-395, especially south of Big Pine.
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